A FOOTBALLER has been named player of the season by his teammates — weeks after admitting beating up a woman.
Exeter City striker Jevani Brown, 28, pleaded guilty last month to an assault on a night out.
He also faces trial in July for allegedly attacking a second woman, which he denies.
Brown, top scorer with 14 goals, has been suspended by the club since being charged, but posed with the award at the League One side’s end of season bash.
In a statement released last month, the club said: “Jevani Brown appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court this morning in relation to an incident in February.
“He pleaded guilty to one charge of assault and not guilty to a second charge of assault.
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“A trial date has now been set to hear the case at Exeter Crown Court on July 7.
“As the legal proceedings remain active there will be no further comment from Exeter City Football Club.”
One angry fan complained: “Is this a good message to send?”
“He’s admitted assaulting a woman and is about to stand trial on another similar charge.
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“This goes way beyond club loyalty and I say that as a season ticket holder. Disgusting.”
Teresa Parker, of campaigners Women’s Aid, said: “His fellow players voting him their player of the season undermines the club’s actions.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
